14 Jan 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1886
Page
1
The Ohio house and senate debate an investigation into bribery related to the Payne senatorial contest and Payna’s election. Allegations include payments to legislators, with open letters and charges against several named figures, as committees seek evidence and a report.
The Senate debates silver coinage led by Coke, arguing the metal retains value while gold bullion rises. He cites industrial metal prices, contends silver is not depreciated and warns against banking and labor foe influence. Officials warn perpetual evolution of monetary policy could destabilize currency. He cites US gold holdings rising from 1870 to present and argues bonds should be paid in silver and gold.
Washington Jan 14 The Senate in executive session confirmed numerous nominations including James J. M. Curry to Spain Charles J. Scott to Washington N H F Winatin to Persia and John W Thompson to Hayti others named for Liberia Bolivia and China The session also noted retirees pension agents and U S attorneys among the confirmations and a large number of receivers of public money. On June 14 the daughter of ex Minister Foster Macy Dulles was married in Detroit at the New York Avenue Presbyterian church with a prominent attendance. Hawley presided in the Senate and finance committee discussed treasury official nominations while some were held for investigation.
An untitled attack on Bismarck appeared Tuesday via the Gacoty Palako of Waronw, attributed to Professor Mominaon, a Rou historian. The piece argues for a government monopoly on industry but condemns Bismarck's theory, warning of despotism and loss of individual freedoms as Germany moves toward state control and industrial progress.
Reports from London describe German forces under Powell Weber driving Samoa’s king from Apia after a conflict tied to Germany’s support of rival claimants. Dispatches note tensions with the Albatross in Apia, with orders to restore order and a broader note on the political fallout and impending formal responses.
A dispatch details a flimsy New York jewelry scam where two brothers lured victims with fake jewelry bargains at Cortlandt Street and a New York City depot. The tale contrasts a staged sale with a later prison pardon forgery by Cotton of Des Moines, ending with his dramatic rearrest after an attempted escape.
The Hylton Castle crew of the Glastle ship awoke at sea after a collision with the wagon Wades, drifting aboard an open boat until picked up by the bark Wolsey. The men were covered in oil and several sustained injuries requiring hospital care. Captain Galvin praised the Dowd Naneck for assistance and the sailors’ rescue, noting the Hylton Castle remained seaworthy after the incident.
A large number of Stoneboro area miners face destitution as natural gas gains drive down coal output. Families lack shoes and clothing, with some near starvation while the Mercer Iron and Coal Company shifts markets. Housing is squalid and conditions bleak as many depend on charity.
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